{"product_id":"antique-18th-c-continental-brass-7-wick-shabbat-oil-lamp-judenstern-hanging-standing","title":"Antique 18th Century \/ Possibly 17th Century Continental Brass 7 Wick Shabbat Oil Lamp Judenstern","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\" id=\"p-rc_35b70e8f88188899-665\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/b\u003e An authentic antique 18th-century (possibly late 17th-century) Continental European cast brass seven-wick oil and grease pan lamp, featuring classic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"166\"\u003edual-display functionality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2\"\u003e. The top oil reservoir is styled in the classic seven-pointed star form with extended wick spouts radiating from a baluster-turned central column\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4\"\u003e. The column sets into a wide circular drip saucer with a weighted foot, allowing the vessel to function seamlessly \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4\" data-index-in-node=\"116\"\u003efreestanding on a sideboard, desk, or table\u003c\/b\u003e, or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4\" data-index-in-node=\"164\"\u003esuspended as a pendant\u003c\/b\u003e via its original hand-coiled brass suspension chain and twisted hook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,6\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\" id=\"p-rc_35b70e8f88188899-666\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,0\"\u003eHistorically cataloged as a \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003eJudenstern\u003c\/i\u003e (Shabbat lamp) across German, Dutch, and Central European Jewish households, as well as a multi-wick grease\/fat lamp in early domestic European lighting, this piece retains its original, untouched historical patina, mellow brass oxidation, and soft surface wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eContinental Europe (Germany \/ Netherlands \/ Central Europe)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e18th Century, Possibly 17th Century (c. 1680 – 1800)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\" id=\"p-rc_35b70e8f88188899-667\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e Cast Brass, Lead\/Iron weighted core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_35b70e8f88188899-668\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeight (Lamp Only):\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 7 in (17.8 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_35b70e8f88188899-669\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWick Spout Span (Top):\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 5.5 in (14.0 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_35b70e8f88188899-670\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDrip Pan Diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 6.0 in (15.2 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_35b70e8f88188899-671\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBase Foot Diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 5.25 in (13.3 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_35b70e8f88188899-672\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 lbs 4.9 oz (1,046 g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\" id=\"p-rc_35b70e8f88188899-673\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"15,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good Antique Condition. Displays genuine, age-appropriate surface wear, light handling marks, minor casting pit irregularities along the spouts, and dark patina in protected recesses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"15,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"15,2\"\u003e. The underside retains its original lead\/iron ballast core and lathe turning marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"15,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"15,4\"\u003e. Metal remains structurally sound with no splits or modern repairs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"15,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"15,6\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_35b70e8f88188899-674\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEx-Collection of Rhoda Ziegler\u003c\/b\u003e, Wellesley, MA (prominent collector of early American\/European lighting and antique metalware)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_35b70e8f88188899-675\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAcquired from:\u003c\/b\u003e Jeffrey S. Evans \u0026amp; Associates Auction House, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"60\"\u003eSummer Americana Auction\u003c\/i\u003e, cataloged as \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"99\"\u003e\"Possibly 17th or 18th C - Collection of Rhoda Ziegler\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003eLiterature \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eEarly Lighting: A Pictorial Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthor \/ Publisher:\u003c\/b\u003e The Rushlight Club\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_35b70e8f88188899-676\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePage \u0026amp; Figure:\u003c\/b\u003e Page 39, Figure 4-14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21,2,1\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"21,2,1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e(Illustrating related Continental multi-wick brass fat\/grease pan and Shabbat lamps).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003eAuthenticity Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"24\" id=\"p-rc_35b70e8f88188899-677\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,0\"\u003eThis lamp exhibits textbook manufacturing markers of authentic 17th to 18th-century European brass founding. The star-shaped wick reservoir was sand-cast, showing minor casting pits and rough texture on the underside of the spouts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,2\"\u003e. The central column was turned on a continuous lathe, evidenced by subtle concentric striations along the baluster nodes and foot ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,4\"\u003e. The heavy saucer base is weighted at the core with dark, oxidized metal ballast—a period technique used to lower the center of gravity for stable tabletop use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,6\"\u003e. The chain links are hand-coiled with authentic hand-hammered joinery rather than modern uniform machine-stamped wire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,8\"\u003e. There are no modern machine threads, Phillips screws, or modern bright brass plating present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"24,10\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eShipping calculated by eBay\/USPS\/UPS based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. 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